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Alrosa Backs Russian Minister as Chairman

RAPAPORT… Alrosa’s board has re-elected Russian finance minister and
economist Anton Siluanov as chairman for a third term, the miner announced last week.

The board also selected Yegor Borisov, head of the Republic
of Yakutia, as first deputy chairman, Alrosa said. Alexander Galushka, minister
for the development of the Russian Far East, remains as deputy chairman.